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Cheapest return fare
£461
Typical prices: £407-£563
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Mon 19/10Sat 31/10
VIE - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£451
Typical prices: £407-£613
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Sun 11/10
VIE - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from £461 (return)
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Cheapest • Avg £712 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vienna to San Francisco (VIE-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Vienna to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco

Mon, 19 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:50
VIE
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SFO
20h 50m
1 stop
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08:40 - 08:45
SFO
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VIE
16h 05m
1 stop
£461United Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
SWISS Logo
10:55 - 19:53
VIE
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SFO
17h 58m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
19:35 - 21:25
SFO
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VIE
16h 50m
2 stops
£461SWISS
Thu, 15 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 15:20
VIE
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SFO
16h 20m
1 stop
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08:40 - 08:45
SFO
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VIE
16h 05m
1 stop
£462United Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
SWISS Logo
20:05 - 16:15
VIE
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
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12:55 - 14:40
SFO
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VIE
16h 45m
2 stops
£470SWISS
Wed, 26 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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19:05 - 23:22
VIE
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SFO
37h 17m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
19:30 - 10:15
SFO
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VIE
29h 45m
1 stop
£554British Airways
Wed, 26 Aug - Thu, 10 Sep
British Airways Logo
19:05 - 23:22
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SFO
37h 17m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:35 - 10:50
SFO
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VIE
33h 15m
1 stop
£554British Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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16:55 - 14:30
VIE
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SFO
30h 35m
1 stop
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16:30 - 15:50
SFO
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VIE
14h 20m
1 stop
£566Condor
Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Condor Logo
16:55 - 14:30
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SFO
30h 35m
1 stop
Condor Logo
16:30 - 15:50
SFO
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VIE
14h 20m
1 stop
£591Condor
Sun, 13 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
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10:50 - 20:47
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SFO
18h 57m
1 stop
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12:55 - 22:40
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VIE
24h 45m
1 stop
£706Austrian Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
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10:50 - 20:47
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SFO
18h 57m
1 stop
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08:30 - 08:20
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VIE
14h 50m
1 stop
£712Austrian Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Vienna to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vienna to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Vienna to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vienna to San Francisco departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Francisco from Vienna usually cost between £472 and £629 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £461 on SWISS (12 Sept–4 Oct).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vienna to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vienna to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vienna to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost £423 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £680 and £665 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vienna to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vienna to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vienna to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Vienna to San Francisco

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£451
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vienna to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Vienna to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vienna to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vienna to San Francisco was £451 for a one-way ticket and £461 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vienna to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Vienna you will be using Vienna Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vienna to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vienna and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vienna to San Francisco, Austrian Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vienna to San Francisco are Austrian Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of £459 and an overall rating of 7.6, Austrian Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £686 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vienna to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vienna to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Vienna is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Vienna with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vienna to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Vienna up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Vienna to San Francisco

 
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Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 950 reviews
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7.6Boarding
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No way to add a bag without getting in line at the counter, which took at least half an hour. No WiFi.

6.0 GoodBecky, Jul 2026
VIE - BOS
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No way to add a bag without getting in line at the counter, which took at least half an hour. No WiFi.

The preboarding and the gate organizing management was poor, unorganized and mismanaged. While standing in the business line I kept getting ignored and the personnel kept checking in others, right in front of me until I finally spoke up and pointed out their clear signs of ignoring me while patiently waiting to be checked in. Once checked in the gate the personnel kept chit-chatting and not managing which group is to board, being totally nonchalant, unorganized and behaving amateur-like . Very unprofessional and unlike the quality the Austrian Airlines brand otherwise provides. The crew on the plane are always fantastic and the best. What a shame the crew on the ground was so mediocre.

Excellent flight. The crew was exceptionally attentive and organized. Attention to details is unmatched.

Great! They got my vegetarian meal right, flight was comfortable, they helped store my heavy luggage. Pleasant crew and flight staff.

I did wish they would give us the entire little bottle Bailey's instead of just have 1/2 bottle at a time

They had me unpack a handbag 2 lbs overweight into another handbag 8 lbs underweight for a Bible.

One thing I really liked about Austrian Airlines was that the flight attendants were very kind, and the in-flight entertainment offered many choices. One thing that could be improved is the meal service, since only a vegetarian option was offered — it would be better to have at least two choices

Landing was a little hard. Food was not great My prior review was for the flight to nyc too

Great staff, efficient and knowledgeable. Very helpful with others and considerate towards those with children

Business class is not worth it. Not comfortable and old plane with no privacy or enough space unless you on the single seats

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

We boarded the plane and were about to take off when we were notified that the tires had to be checked. Upon inspection, they were found to need replacement, so the entire plane had to be deboarded. After we exited the plane, United staff forced us to stay in the gate area by posting "Do Not Exit" signs on the doors connecting the gate area to the terminal. Many of us had already rebooked our flights and had no checked bags, but they told us we could not leave. This seemed inappropriate to hold people under false pretenses. When the agent told us we could leave, I asked them to please take down the "Do Not Exit" signs, as they were misleading. The agent refused, and I told them that it didn't feel right to hold people like that.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

United was excellent. We had very good experience flying the carrier. Certainly. We will opt to fly them for sure. Lufthansa is out.

The seat that I got this time is really good.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

The Manila airport was under renovation so there was no business class lounge. The double security check was disorganized and the flight attendants were grouchy.

Flight attendants on United are the worst in the business. Can’t be bothered to provide even basic levels of service and are as rude as anyone can get. This flight was not an exception to that rule.

United has been holding my money for a cancel on another ticket they wouldn’t let me fly for going on 5 months. Terrible service I wouldn’t choose to buy tickets or fly with united again. Very bad experience generally dishonorable and poor service .

Generally very good. I think their service is better than some other big names I used to travel with. Their food variety is second to none - and you can place order beforehand. Their seating design is a bit awkward for service, I'd say. Flight attendants must be tall enough - long legs and arms - to reach the window seat passenger while crossing over the isle passenger. Also appreciated the variety on entertainment.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

Great flight. One unique individual assisting in business class who should have not been there. Need more generic meals, not British centric.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The crew were good. The flight was on time. The entertainment choice was ok. But the food was bad, tasted and texture were awful.

Condor's computers do not work. They do not leave enough time to catch a connecting flight. Condor had to book passengers on a different airline to make their destination. They lost my niece and nephew's luggage. The bathroom had pee all over it before the flight took off.

The security check between our connecting flights at Frankfurt was a cluster. Horrible quality control with everyone cutting the line. We were in line for over an hour. Condor was nice enough to keep the gate open for us but it was incredibly stressful with two elderly women.

Premium economy meant only extended legroom and when the passenger in front of me leaned back, I lost the little space I paid for. Food was not great. Movie selection is okay. Feels somewhere between a mainstream and a budget airline.

The jet is quiet but the food is uneatable and the new seats are horrible .One cannot find comfort on them. When do airlines learn that there is a better service for your clients. Go to a flying wing design save fuel offer a human seat where your arm does not interfere with your neighbor . Provide food that tastes good and offer free drinks

One of the female flight attendants had an attitude. The snack toward the end was pretty bad. My husband and I were both sick the next two days.

Crew was very responsive to give soft drinks etc.. At Frankfurt Airport Special Assistance did a great job for us. The seat cushions were simply bad and not up to the mark for Premium Economy which we chose. All the cushions from Business to Economy were poor. Also, any snack besides lunch and breakfast, you have to purchase including chips and chocolate. It is simply cheap. I don't think I will fly Condor anytime soon

The short leg flight was fine. Crew and airport were nice to allow special assistance which helped.

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

The cabin staff was very friendly and attentive. The plane was modern and fairly quiet in flight. The video screens are large and of high quality, and I liked that the documentary movie "Anselm" was available for watching.

Because of luggage I had to upgrade to premium economy , which was worth it!

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